How to Stop a Sump Pump From Vibrating
A vibrating sump pump usually signals loose mounting hardware or debris trapped in the impeller. Learning how to stop a sump pump from vibrating starts with…
Alana Stewart
How to Fix a Sump Pump That Hums but Does Not Pump
How to fix a sump pump that hums but does not pump usually comes down to three things: a seized impeller, a failed motor, or a blocked discharge line. You’ll…
How to Fix a Sump Pump That Keeps Cycling
If your sump pump won’t stop running, you’re dealing with a common but frustrating basement issue. This constant cycling wastes energy and can burn out the…
How to Diagnose a Sump Pump Problem
A sump pump that won’t start, runs constantly, or makes strange noises can leave your basement flooding within minutes. Knowing how to diagnose a sump pump…
How to Replace a Sump Pump Float Switch
Turn off power at the circuit breaker. Unplug the old switch from the piggyback cord. Disconnect the wiring harness from the pump motor. Mount the new switch…
How to Clear a Clogged Sump Pump Discharge Pipe
You’re dealing with water backing up around your foundation or a sump pump that won’t stop running, that’s usually a blocked discharge pipe. Knowing how to…
Why Won’t My Sump Pump Float Drop
You hear that constant humming or clicking from your basement. The pump runs but never shuts off. Or worse, it never starts at all when water rises. That’s the…
How to Fix a Sump Pump That Will Not Turn On
How to fix a sump pump that will not turn on usually starts the same way for most homeowners. You hear water rising in the pit but nothing kicks in. That…
Why Does My Sump Pump Not Shut Off
When your sump pump won’t shut off, it’s usually running continuously because something is preventing it from detecting that the water level has dropped back…
Why Does My Sump Pump Run After Unplugging
Why does my sump pump run after unplugging, even when you think you’ve killed the power? The short version is that most sump pumps have a separate electrical…